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NorthEast United FC 2026-27 ISL season

Overview

NorthEast United FC began the 2026-27 Indian Super League (ISL) season with a 1-0 victory over Mohun Bagan Super Giant in Guwahati. The match was decided in stoppage time by a goal from Jithin M S, who was introduced as a substitute at half-time. While Mohun Bagan’s Lee Erwin hit the woodwork early on, NorthEast goalkeeper Gurmeet Singh provided crucial saves to maintain a clean sheet.

In their subsequent match at Kalinga Stadium, NorthEast United was held to a 0-0 draw by Odisha FC. Despite dominating much of the play and creating several opportunities, NorthEast United was unable to break through the defense of Odisha goalkeeper Hrithik Tiwari. The match reached a dramatic climax in stoppage time when a handball penalty was awarded to NorthEast United, but Alaaeddine Ajaraie struck the woodwork, preventing the team from taking a three-point lead. The result leaves NorthEast United at the top of the league table with seven points from three matches, maintaining an unbeaten start to the season.

Entities

Northeast United FC · Vishal Kaith · Odisha FC · Jithin M S · Gurmeet Singh

Timeline

  1. [SPORTS] 10 sources
    Odisha FC and NorthEast United FC draw goalless in ISL clash

    NorthEast United FC and Odisha FC played to a goalless draw in the Indian Super League after Alaaeddine Ajaraie missed a late penalty, leaving the Highlanders at the top of the table.

  2. [SPORTS] 6 sources
    NorthEast United FC beats Mohun Bagan Super Giant 1-0 in ISL opener

    NorthEast United FC defeated Mohun Bagan Super Giant 1-0 in their ISL 2026-27 season opener, thanks to a 92nd-minute goal by Jithin M S in Guwahati.

Sources

businessnewsweek.in · disabledperson.com · dtnext.in · india.com · khelnow.com · latestly.com · millenniumpost.in · news18.com · newsable.asianetnews.com · odishabytes.com · pref.tottori.lg.jp · revsportz.in · sentinelassam.com

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